Purposeful Life: Family Training Series
The Center on Disability and Development, Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley (DSABV), Families of Autistic Children Engaged Together for Support (FACETS), Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living (BVCIL), College Station ISD and Bryan ISD are hosting a free workshop series for parents and family members of children with disabilities.
The workshop is available to parents, family members, self-advocates and children with disabilities. It is held at the Central Baptist Church, Fellowship Room on the first Thursday of every month from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.
This workshop offers:
- A sibling support group for children aged 7 and up
- Child care for children aged 2 and up
- Advocacy training for students aged 11 and up
Food will be provided for those who RSVP. For accessibility/transportation, please call the BVCIL.
Transportation requests must be made one week prior to the event date.
2019 – 2020 Session Topics
This season we will be incorporating tools from Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) into each session.
September 5, 2019
Life Trajectory – CtLC
Experiences Booklet – CtLC
Life Domains Vision Tool – CtLC
October 3, 2019
The Empty Chair…Who is Missing from the ARD Table
My School Portfolio – CtLC
November 7, 2019
IEPs – Making Them Count! Making the Most of your Child’s Time in School
December 5, 2019
Are you Teaching or Doing? Creating Independence
February 6, 2020
Behavior – What to do if Your Child is in a Crisis
March 5, 2020
Paving the Road for a Smoother Future – Getting Plugged into Your Community
April 2, 2020
A Clearer Future Belongs to those who Prepare Today – A Planning Workshop
May 7, 2020
Life Isn’t Just Work – Finding a Community for All
2018 – 2019 Session Topics
September 6, 2018
Friendships: Making and Keeping Friends
October 4, 2018
The Road to Independence
19 Ways for a Parent to Step Back
Critical Skills for Independence
November 1, 2018
You or Google? Who Will Teach Your Child About Puberty
Autism Speaks Puberty Tool Kit
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Healthy Bodies for Girls
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Healthy Bodies for Girls Appendix
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Healthy Bodies for Boys
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Healthy Bodies for Boys Appendix
Parent’s Guide to Protecting Against Sexual Abuse
Puberty and Children on the Autism Spectrum
Talking to Your Child About Sexuality
February 7, 2019
What and How Will They Learn? IEP Goals Lead the Way
March 7, 2019
Love is Friendship on Fire – How Will You Teach Your Child to Stay Safe in the Flames?
April 4, 2019
Working Together to Make Behavioral Changes – Behavior Intervention Plans
May 2, 2019
Safety is no Accident – Teaching Safe Actions at Home and in the Community
2018 Summer Sessions
May 29, 2018
July 5, 2018
August 11, 2018
Adverse Childhood Experiences
2017-2018 Session Topics
September 7, 2017
Everyone has differences, mine just has a name – Talking to your child about his/her disability
October 5, 2017
Why punishing your child may not be working
Learn to change behavior with positive behavior supports (reference above materials)
November 2, 2017
You can get results (but they might not be for the best)
Collaboration With Schools (reference above materials)
December 7, 2017
Your unexpected journey – including the recurring grief of parenting a child with a disability
February 1, 2018
I’m not fine – Supporting the emotional needs of children with disabilities
Learn moreMarch 1, 2018
Phones and computers – how safe are your children?
April 5, 2018
“No means No” – Teaching your child to accept your “no”
May 3, 2018
We’re all in this family – Supporting siblings
2016-2017 Session Topics
January 7, 2016
How Can I Help My Child Have a More Purposeful Life?
Moving Toward Independent Living
February 4, 2016
Person-Centered Thinking Training for Families
March 3, 2016
ARD Meetings: An Opportunity for Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy
April 7, 2016
Understanding your Child’s Behavior
May 5, 2016
Life After High School…Planning Starts Now!
September 1, 2016
“Looking Ahead” – Series Overview & Speaker Panel
October 6, 2016
“Who is the I in IEP?” – Review of ARD and IEP
TEA Special Education Dispute Resolution Systems Handbook
November 3, 2016
December 1, 2016
“You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup” – Family Wellness
February 2, 2017
“My Kid’s Going To Be A Grown Up?” – Independence (MS/HS session)
I Can Do That! Independence (birth-elementary school session)
March 2, 2017
“Surviving Puberty – This Time As a Parent” – Adolescence and Puberty
Autism Speaks Puberty Tool Kit
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Healthy Bodies for Girls
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Healthy Bodies for Girls Appendix
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Healthy Bodies for Boys
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Healthy Bodies for Boys Appendix
April 6, 2017
“Behavior – What Are You Trying to Tell Me?” – Behavior Management